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About Kan-ed: Kan-ed was created by an act of the Kansas Legislature, signed into law by Governor Graves on April 20, 2001, and funded in January 2003. Kan-ed is a division of the Kansas Board of Regents. To help give Kansas a competitive advantage in the global marketplace, Kan-ed established three main objectives: First, it will build a private, secure network to which members (Kansas hospitals, K-12 schools, libraries, and higher education institutions) can connect for access to high-speed content and services and a stable platform for video conferencing and distance learning. Second, Kan-ed will provide members with subsidies to help reduce their fees for Internet 1 (commercial Internet) access from local providers. Kan-ed does not compete with local Internet service providers. Enhancing Technology Grants are also available to help members purchase equipment and services to connect to the Kan-ed network. Third, Kan-ed seeks quality content and services that enhance the private network and that Kan-ed members can utilize through their commercial or private Internet connection.