The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released a new COVID-19 guidance document on March 9 that details changes and updates to Kentuckyâs Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Program as a result of House Bill (HB) 208 (2021). On March 4, Gov. Andy Beshear signed HB 208 into law, codifying many of the emergency regulations under which Kentuckyâs schools and districts have been operating during the 2020-2021 school year. This new law extends the flexibilities offered under the emergency regulations through the end of the current school year. The changes to the NTI program under HB 208 do not go into effect until March 29. Districts may continue their current plans until that date.