NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Education)August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida mandates cursive writing instruction and autism-specific teacher training
Florida has enacted new education laws requiring public schools to teach cursive writing and mandating specialized training for teachers to better support students with autism. These requirements take effect for the current school year.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Education)Why It Matters
These changes alter the mandatory curriculum for Florida students and the professional development requirements for educators, impacting how classroom instruction and student support are delivered across the state.
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organizationFlorida Virtual School“Removed priority placement for specific student groups.”organizationSpecial Olympics“Participation now satisfies physical education graduation requirements.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the new laws apply.”organizationState Board of Education“Implemented uniform grading for honors courses.”personAbraham Lincoln“Former president whose portrait must be displayed in public schools.”personMichael Moline“Editor at Florida Phoenix.”personGeorge Washington“Former president whose portrait must be displayed in public schools.”