Senate Bill No. 508 amends existing whistleblower protection laws for teachers in Oklahoma to extend these protections to support employees as well. The bill defines "teacher" and introduces the term "support employee," aligning with existing statutory definitions. It prohibits school districts from taking disciplinary action against teachers or support employees for disclosing public information that they reasonably believe indicates a violation of the law, reporting such violations, or taking action without prior notice to their supervisor or relevant chain of command. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts prominently display this section of law to ensure awareness among all teachers and support employees.

The bill also clarifies that while teachers and support employees have the right to report violations, they must not violate the confidentiality rights of students or parents as protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.