House Bill No. 1075, known as the "Protect Our Kids Act," aims to enhance the procedures surrounding the dismissal of teachers and administrators in Oklahoma schools. The bill amends existing law to include administrators in the dismissal recommendations previously applicable only to teachers. It mandates that any recommendations for dismissal 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 during an investigation for conduct that could lead to criminal charges or certificate revocation. Additionally, the bill allows teachers and administrators to provide supplementary information to the Board and requires that if an investigation concludes without findings of wrongdoing, the individual's report will be expunged from the State Board of Education records.

The bill also stipulates that only school districts may request copies of recommendations when considering a teacher or administrator for new employment, ensuring confidentiality of the records. It includes provisions for notifying the affected individuals if such requests are made and allows them to submit supplementary information. The act emphasizes the confidentiality of the recommendations and records, which are not subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and establishes that any subpoenas for disclosure must be communicated to the individual involved, allowing them the opportunity to object. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.