Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation Saturday calling lawmakers into a special session next week to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency in Kentucky.
The Kentucky General Assembly will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. The full proclamation is available here.
The governor is asking lawmakers to extend the state of emergency until Jan. 15, 2022, which would allow for public health officials to continue to create orders meant to contain COVID-19. Beshear is also asking lawmakers to consider legislation regarding his ability to require facial coverings in indoor settings during the extended state of emergency.
Other legislation Beshear lists in the proclamation includes providing flexibility to school districts for the 2021-22 school year. This would allow schools to use alternatives to in-person instruction, such as remote or hybrid instruction. The legislation would also reimburse schools for the cost of allowing additional sick days to staff members.
