US HR1139

Expresses House support for "National Middle-Level Education Month" in March 2026, as declared by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Association for Middle Level Education

Recognizes that over 18,000,000 young adolescents ages 10-15 (grades 5-10) attend middle-level schools daily and are in a critical stage of brain development

Highlights research findings that eighth grade academic achievement has a larger impact on college readiness than high school academics

Notes that middle-level education is underfunded, creating a "missing middle" in federal education funding

Encourages Americans to engage with middle grade schools and recognize educators who serve this age group