Same; purpose of act; program limitations

75-7223. Same; purpose of act; program limitations. (a) The purpose of this act is to provide for a broadband technology-based program to facilitate use of broadband technology-based video communication for distance learning and telemedicine by schools, libraries and hospitals. (b) To carry out the purpose of this act, the state board of regents may contract in accordance with this act for goods and services necessary to administer such program. (c) The program shall not provide for: (1) Impairment of any existing contract for the provision of telecommunications services or internet services to any school, library or hospital; (2) state ownership or construction of any network facilities other than those owned or being constructed by the state on the effective date of this act; (3) switched voice access, except to the extent switched access is being provided by state-owned, leased or operated facilities as of the effective date of this act; (4) transmission of voice over internet or voice over internet protocol, except to the extent necessary to facilitate interactive two-way video; (5) content; or (6) use of the program for purposes inconsistent with the purposes of this act. History: L. 2001, ch. 136, § 3; L. 2008, ch. 133, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 173, § 5; June 7. Attorney General's Opinions: Until provided otherwise by Board of Regents, materials and information related to distance learning may be faxed through the KAN-ED network. 2003-1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026