House Bill No. 1483 amends existing whistleblower protections for educators in Oklahoma by expanding the definition of "teacher" to include "support employees." The bill updates the statutory citation and clarifies that no school district can take 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. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts must prominently display this section of law to ensure that all teachers and support employees are aware of their rights.

The bill also emphasizes that while teachers and support employees are protected when reporting violations, they must not violate the confidentiality rights of students or parents as outlined in 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.