PATHS to Tutor Act of 2024

This bill creates a federal grant program to fund high-quality tutoring in schools with teacher shortages (called "hard-to-staff" or "high-need" schools). Local groups (like school districts, colleges, and community partners) apply for competitive grants to hire and train tutors - such as education students, recent graduates, or certified educators - to provide small-group tutoring aligned with school curriculum, with 85% of funds going directly to student support (e.g., tutor stipends, materials, meals). It prohibits using funds to replace teachers and prioritizes tutors from minority-serving colleges or education programs. The program authorizes $500 million over three years.