{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-35-246","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 35-246","heading":"Adult learners transit subsidy.","body":"(a)\nSubject to available funds, the Mayor shall establish a program (\"Adult Learners Program\") for students of adult learning programs to receive subsidized fares on the Metrorail system, Metrobus system, and public transit services operated by the District government.\n\n(b)\nTo be eligible to participate in the Adult Learners Program, a student shall be:\n(1)\nEighteen years of age or older;\n(2)\nA District resident;\n(3)\nNot eligible for a free fare pursuant to § 35-243 or § 35-244; and\n(4)\nEnrolled in an adult learning program that is operated by or receives funding from:\n(A)\nA local education agency in the District, including the District of Columbia Public Schools or a public charter school;\n(B)\nThe District of Columbia Public Library;\n(C)\nThe Office of the State Superintendent of Education; or\n(D)\nThe University of the District of Columbia Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Program.\n\n(c)\nBeginning in Fiscal Year 2020, an eligible student shall receive a subsidy equal to at least $70 per month for each month the student is enrolled in an adult learning program.","path":["Title 35. Railroads and Other Carriers.","Chapter 2. Street Railways and Bus Lines.","Subchapter II-A. Student, Foster Youth, Summer Youth Employee, and Adult Learner Transit Subsidies."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/35-246","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"c892427a45e33c7af225bfe7b8527611ac00b18ece6847da39f7c1d043d39667","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-35-245","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-35-247"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}