OK HB1483

Extends whistleblower protections under 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101.6b to include support employees in addition to teachers.

Prohibits school districts from disciplining teachers or support employees for disclosing public information about violations of the Oklahoma Constitution or law, reporting such violations, or taking these actions without prior notice to supervisors.

Defines "reporting" as providing spoken or written accounts to supervisors, administrators, school board members, State Department of Education representatives, law enforcement, district attorneys, or parents/guardians of directly impacted students.

Requires school districts to prominently post or publish the law in locations accessible to all teachers and support employees.

Becomes effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.