Cursive writing and autism-specific teacher training among new laws for the new school year

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 596

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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As Florida students settle back into their desks, there are a few new laws on the books, including required testing of cursive writing and providing teachers more training to work with students with autism.

Take a look at which Florida education laws the Legislature and governor approved this spring to go into effect over the summer:

HB 851: This law requires school districts to develop training for “autism-specific professional learning” annually for instructional personnel …

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