Handwriting Standards

Use the map to see the educational content standards for handwriting in your state.

Click on a state and scroll down to see details.

We've got you covered! You'll see how the Getty-Dubay® Italic Handwriting Series Books A-G satisfy the requirements. (Order for your school here.)

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All information as of January, 2026.

The handwriting standards shown are part of each state's overall English Language Arts and/or College and Career Readiness standards.

Note: The word "cursive" as it appears in the standards and mandates is taken to mean "handwriting that is flowing and often connected." We have chosen to add "[mode]" to emphasize that "cursive" defines a mode of writing, not a style. Cursive Italic therefore complies when "cursive" is a requirement. Take the Cursive Quiz.

We're now acceptingorders through government funding programssuch as ESAs and charter schools. Please read the instructions prior to placing your first order.To avoid delays, please orderONLYthrough our Government Funding Programs Collection.

Handwriting Standards

Use the map to see the educational content standards for handwriting in your state.

We're now accepting
orders through government funding programs
such as ESAs and charter schools.
Please read the instructions
prior to placing your first order.
To avoid delays, please order
ONLY
through our
Government Funding Programs Collection.