The PATH to Education Act creates federal grants for public transit providers to improve transportation access to higher education institutions and Head Start programs. The bill authorizes funding through a partnership model where public transportation agencies work with eligible institutions, including community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural colleges, career and technical schools, and Head Start agencies that operate center-based programs. Eligible projects include adding or expanding bus and rail routes to campuses, increasing service frequency, adjusting schedules to match class times and Head Start program hours, and covering operating costs for these services. The bill allocates funding incrementally from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, starting at $1 million in 2027 and increasing to $5 million annually by 2031. Grants prioritize partnerships where more than 25 percent of students receive Federal Pell Grants, targeting assistance to lower-income students and families seeking access to education and early childhood programs.
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