Cursive handwriting instruction in elementary school is now required by law in California

As elementary school students across California return from winter break, a new lesson plan will soon be on the way.

Learning cursive is now required by state law. The new law took effect at the beginning of January.
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It orders California schools to include cursive writing lessons in first through sixth grades.

According to the Los Angeles Times, only 11 states currently have laws that require cursive instruction.
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While lawmakers say cursive is important, especially as more young people are glued to their mobile devices, others feel it's just not used as often in the real world.