House Bill No. 1075, known as the "Protect Our Kids Act," amends existing laws regarding the dismissal of teachers and now includes administrators in the dismissal requirements. The bill mandates that when a superintendent recommends the dismissal of a teacher or administrator, they must provide a written recommendation detailing the basis for the dismissal and submit it to the Board of Education. Importantly, the bill requires that recommendations be forwarded to the State Board of Education regardless of whether the individual resigns before or after the recommendation is made, particularly if the resignation occurs while under investigation for conduct that could lead to criminal charges or certificate revocation.

Additionally, the bill establishes conditions for the expungement of records related to investigations that do not result in findings supporting criminal charges or certificate revocation. If an investigation concludes without such findings, the individual's report will be expunged from the State Board of Education records, and written notification of the clearance will be sent to all affected parties. The bill also ensures that only school districts may request copies of recommendations for employment purposes, and it maintains the confidentiality of these records, with specific provisions for notifying the affected teacher or administrator if a request is made. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.