Gov. Kathy Hochul announces mask mandate for schools
Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
New Governor Kathy Hochul announced on her first day of office, Tuesday, Aug. 24, that she will be enforcing a mask mandate on anybody entering schools in New York.
Hochul said she does not need legislative approval as its a regulatory action.
State officials are also looking to mandate vaccines for all school employees. In addition, Hochul’s administration is looking to to use $335 million in federal funds for COVID testing in schools.