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Pennsylvania is joining about 25 other states — including Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware — in requiring cursive instruction.

Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.

Supporters say the requirement would restore instruction that was removed from national education standards.