As an education tech for a Maine school district, I write to urge U.S. Senator Susan Collins to support a common sense measure to protect our school children.

The Safe Schools Improvement Act (s.2572), introduced March 20, 2018, would require school districts that receive ESEA funds to adopt does of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harrasmewnt, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.

The measure has 43 cosponsors in the Senate — 42 Democrats and one Independent.

Susan Collins followed the party line and refused to cosponsor the bill.

If you are a parent, an educator, or anyone who loves children, how can you NOT support this measure?

Susan Collins, get on board!

Kathleen Cannon lives in Rockland