This bill aims to enhance access to higher education and center-based Head Start programs by establishing a new public transit grant program. The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to award these grants to eligible recipients , defined as public transportation providers that partner with one or more eligible institutions . These eligible institutions encompass a range of educational entities, including community colleges, minority-serving institutions, Head Start agencies, career and technical education schools, and rural-serving institutions of higher education. Grant funds are specifically designated for projects that improve transportation connections for students and Head Start participants. Eligible activities include adding or adjusting bus, rail, and paratransit stops or routes to serve campuses, increasing service frequency, and modifying service times to accommodate class schedules and Head Start program hours. The bill prioritizes grant applications from partnerships that include institutions where more than 25 percent of students receive Federal Pell Grants, aiming to support those with greater financial need. The legislation sets aside dedicated funding for these grants, beginning with $1 million in fiscal year 2027 and incrementally increasing to $5 million by fiscal year 2031. These funds are integrated into existing public transportation assistance programs to facilitate improved access to educational opportunities.