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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed legislation that would have required students be taught cursive handwriting up until the 5th grade, but he says in a veto message that he backs the idea.
Ducey says he's a strong supporter of cursive handwriting instruction and has already told the state board of Education he expects updated standards now being considered to include the requirement.
Senate Bill 1197 was backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers who worried that schools would abandon traditional handwriting instruction. Opponents called it an unneeded mandate on local schools that can decide for themselves if it is needed.
Ducey said he doesn't agree with some who believe handwriting is a lost art or a "relic of the past." He announced the veto on Thursday.
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