Bills · S 3661
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3661Transportation and Public Works
PATH to Education Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany students and families face significant challenges getting to school or childcare programs, particularly if they do not own a car or live in areas with insufficient public transportation. This bill aims to directly address this barrier by providing dedicated funding to improve public transit routes and schedules to educational institutions and Head Start centers. If this bill becomes law, it could mean that more students can consistently attend classes, pursue job training, and access critical early childhood education, ultimately boosting their long-term opportunities.
Without this bill, transportation difficulties would likely continue to prevent some individuals from enrolling in or regularly attending educational programs, potentially limiting their academic and career advancement, and hindering children's early development. By investing in transit access, the bill could help bridge the gap between educational aspirations and practical realities, fostering greater equity and participation in learning across different age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new grant program within the Department of Transportation for public transit providers who partner with specific educational institutions and Head Start programs.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream to directly address transportation barriers to education and childcare.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for adding or modifying bus/rail routes and stops, increasing service frequency, or adjusting schedules to serve educational institutions and Head Start programs.
This provides flexible options for transit agencies to directly improve access for students and families based on their specific needs.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant applications from partnerships that include institutions where over 25% of students receive Federal Pell Grants.
This ensures that resources are directed to communities and institutions serving a higher proportion of low-income students and families.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes specific funding amounts for the grant program, increasing annually from $1 million in fiscal year 2027 to $5 million in fiscal year 2031.
This provides a clear budget and timeline for the program's initial five years, allowing for planning and implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in Senate
JAN 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3661
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
Senate BillS 3661Transportation and Public Works
PATH to Education Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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