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This bill, titled the "Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to Education Act" or "PATH to Education Act," aims to improve access to higher education and center-based Head Start programs by establishing a grant program for public transit providers. These grants, administered by the Secretary, will fund projects designed to connect students and Head Start participants with transportation to eligible institutions, which include community colleges, minority-serving institutions, Head Start agencies, career and technical education schools, and rural-serving higher education institutions. Eligible projects can involve adding or improving bus or rail stops and routes, increasing service frequency, or adjusting schedules to accommodate class times and Head Start program attendance for both participants and their families. The bill also specifies funding allocations for these grants from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, with priority given to partnerships involving institutions where over 25 percent of students receive Federal Pell Grants, a form of financial aid for students with significant financial need.

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