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Chris Coons: They have succeed in scaring the parents who homeschool their children all over this country. My own office has gotten…

On the recordDecember 6, 2012
They have succeed in scaring the parents who homeschool their children all over this country. My own office has gotten dozens of calls and letters demanding that I vote against this convention. As a matter of international law and as a matter of U.S. law, this convention does nothing, does nothing to change the homeschooling of children in America.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons addresses concerns from homeschooling parents regarding the U.N. Disabilities Treaty, stating it does not affect homeschooling laws.

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