Coen s Corner: Senate File 1065 turns its back on Iowa children
Pat Coen
Superintendent, Burlington School District
The greatest influence in my life has been my mother. She raised me to never stand by and allow injustices to take place. This same woman expressed concern for me during my tumultuous teens, pointedly telling me that I lacked fear and common sense, while noting this is a dangerous combination.
The Iowa Executive Branch, our Senate, and our House are poised to attack public education with Senate File 1065 as they are showing no fear or common sense.
The first clause in the U.S. Bill of Rights reads, “Congress shall make no laws respecting an established religion.”