CA AB2222

Establishes the Transit Pass Program administered by the Department of Transportation to provide free or reduced-fare transit passes to eligible middle and high school pupils, community college students, and California State University or University of California students who meet specified financial criteria.

Requires the Department of Transportation to develop guidelines for eligible transit providers and participants to distribute transit passes, with performance measures to track the number of passes distributed and whether the program increases transit ridership among students.

Allocates a minimum of $20,000 to each eligible transit provider, with remaining funds distributed using the state transit assistance formula under the Public Utilities Code.

Requires free or reduced-fare transit passes to be calculated at their full retail value when determining an eligible transit provider's eligibility for other state funding under the Public Utilities Code distribution formula.

Mandates that eligible transit providers and participants enter into agreements to ensure transit pass distribution, with guidelines ensuring moneys expand eligibility or reduce costs under existing programs.