I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Grijalva (for himself and Mr. García of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effective supports so that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in secondary school and postsecondary endeavors, to improve State and local educational agency policies and programs relating to the academic achievement of students in the middle grades, to develop and implement effective middle grades models for struggling students, and for other purposes.