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School board approves joining litigation against social media companies, members cite child safety and procedural safeguards
Summary
The School Board of Indian River County voted unanimously to authorize contingency litigation against social media companies and to retain listed counsel; board members discussed mental-health impacts on students and safeguards for parental rights.
The School Board of Indian River County voted unanimously on April 28 to authorize the district to join litigation against social media companies and to retain outside counsel on a contingency basis.
The motion authorized the district to pursue litigation and to contract with named law firms on a no-upfront-cost contingency arrangement. The board approved the item 5-0.
Board discussion emphasized two themes: the documented mental-health and behavioral effects of social media on students, and caution about unintended consequences for parental rights or classroom instruction. Board members…
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