A Digital Equity Plan to Connect All Kansans

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s goal is to ensure that no Kansan is left behind in the digital world. Kansas's draft Digital Equity Strategic Plan outlines specific strategies and objectives to achieve this goal, including digital skills training, affordable service plans, and broadband-ready devices as top priorities. The plan also emphasizes the transformative power of technology, which can positively impact various areas such as healthcare, education and civic engagement. The state is accepting public comments on the draft digital equity plan until November 2, 2023. The state's vision for digital equity: Ensure all Kansans can enjoy their universal rights to education, healthcare, employment, social services, and participation in the digital economy at home. These rights hinge on equitable access to quality and reliable high-speed broadband at affordable prices, the training required to support digital skills, and the devices and sustainable technical assistance needed to strive and thrive across the entire state.