The protection provided against a violation of § 6-902 of this subtitle shall apply only if:

1. (1) The public school employee has a reasonable, good faith belief that the public school employer has, or still is, engaged in an activity, a policy, or a practice that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation;

2. (2) The public school employee discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:

   1. (i) An abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;
   2. (ii) A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or
   3. (iii) A violation of law; and
3. (3) The public school employee has reported the activity, policy, or practice to a supervisor or an administrator of the public school employer in writing and afforded the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the activity, policy, or practice.

Added by Acts 2017, c. 730, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 576, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.