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On the recordDecember 6, 2012
They have succeed in scaring the parents who home school 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 home schooling of children in America.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons addresses concerns from parents about the treaty's impact on homeschooling, stating it does not change existing laws.

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