Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Middle-Level Education Month".

Bill Number

H.Res. 1139

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Education

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Last Updated

2026-04-01T21:24:22Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 1139) expresses support for the goals and ideals of "National Middle-Level Education Month" in March 2026, highlighting the critical role of education for young adolescents (ages 10-15, typically grades 5-10).

Key Provisions

• Background ("Whereas" clauses): Recognizes the importance of middle-level schools in supporting students' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development during a key brain development stage; notes that over 18 million students attend these schools daily and need engaging instruction, prepared educators, and personalized environments; emphasizes research showing middle school achievement predicts college readiness, habits formed here affect lifelong health, and federal funding for middle-level education is insufficient (a "missing middle").
• Actions ("Resolved" clauses):

1. Supports the goals and ideals of the designated month.
2. Honors middle-level educators and their contributions.
3. Encourages Americans to engage with middle-grade schools and celebrate them.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• None. This is a non-binding resolution that does not create, amend, or repeal any laws; it is symbolic and expresses the House's position.

Potential Impacts

• Citizens: Raises public awareness about middle-level education needs, encouraging community involvement with schools to improve student outcomes, graduation rates, and preparation for college, careers, and citizenship.
• Government agencies: No direct mandates or funding; may indirectly influence future education policy discussions.
• International relations: None.
• Overall, promotes greater focus on underfunded middle schools without enforceable requirements.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Educators and administrators in middle-grade schools (grades 5-10).
• Students (over 18 million young adolescents).
• Educational organizations, such as the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Association for Middle Level Education.
• General public, urged to participate in observance activities.
• Federal policymakers, informed by noted funding gaps.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: No implications, as it lacks binding force and does not involve rights, spending, or enforcement.
• Political: Demonstrates bipartisan (or cosponsored) congressional recognition of education priorities; introduced by Reps. Grijalva and Norton, referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce; serves as advocacy for increased middle-level education support without controversy.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]

Cosponsors (1)

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Recent Actions

• 2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
• 2026-03-26: Submitted in House
• 2026-03-26: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Middle-Level Education Month". — issued 2026-03-26 — PDF (3 pages)