The PATH to Education Act creates a new federal grant program to help public transportation providers improve bus and rail connections to colleges, career schools, and Head Start early education programs. Public transit agencies partnering with community colleges, minority-serving institutions, career and technical schools, rural colleges, and Head Start programs can apply for grants to add new bus or rail routes, increase service frequency, adjust schedules to match class times, and cover operating costs for these education-focused services. The bill prioritizes funding for partnerships serving low-income students, specifically those institutions where more than 25 percent of enrollees receive federal Pell Grants. The legislation provides $1 million in funding for fiscal year 2027, increasing to $5 million by 2031, split between urban and rural transit systems to support transportation access for students and Head Start families.
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