{"id":"MT-017","kind":"order","level":"state","jurisdiction":"Montana","state":"MT","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"Governor Steve Bullock","authority":"Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104(2)(c); 10-3-305(2); 50-1-101(2), -202, -203, -204","instrument":"Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 (mandatory face coverings in all K-12 schools)","title":"Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 and providing for the mandatory use of face coverings in all K-12 schools","dateIssued":"2020-08-12","effective":"2020-08-12 (\u0027effective immediately\u0027), counties with four or more active cases","end":"End of the emergency; statewide regardless of case count Nov. 20, 2020 (MT-018); expired Feb. 12, 2021 (MT-021)","startDate":"2020-08-12","endDate":"2020-11-20","quarters":["2020Q3","2020Q4","2021Q1"],"types":["MASK","SCH"],"addressees":["all public and private K-12 schools"],"clause":"The July 15 Directive providing for the mandatory use of face coverings in certain settings is hereby amended to require the use of face coverings, as detailed in that directive, in all public and private K-12 schools in counties with four or more active cases. All provisions set forth in the July 15 Directive apply to public and private K-12 schools. Indoor school spaces are considered indoor spaces open to the public. School-related outdoor activities are considered organized outdoor activities.","enforcement":"Public health order under Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-103(2); \u0027Counties, cities, and towns may adopt more restrictive ordinances\u0027","functions":["IN in-person instruction","AC athletics and activities","WF workforce (school conditions)"],"notes":"Aug. 27 Directive (MT-037) added a narrow allowance to remove face coverings while seated and distanced in classrooms","sourceUrl":"https://covid19.mt.gov/_docs/2020-8-12%20-%20Masks%20in%20Schools%20FINAL.pdf","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":248673,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"MT","url":"/library/MT-017","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/MT-017","citation":"Governor Steve Bullock, Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 (mandatory face coverings in all K-12 schools) (Aug. 12, 2020) (Ex. MT-017)","stateName":"Montana","related":["MT-018","MT-021","MT-037","MT-036","MT-038","MT-016","MT-035","MT-034","MT-015","MT-014","MT-033"]}