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Board directs superintendent to pursue joining multi‑plaintiff lawsuit over social media and youth mental health
Summary
Mercer Island School District’s board voted unanimously to direct the superintendent to explore formally joining a mass‑action lawsuit against social‑media companies focused on harms to youth mental health; the board cited student well‑being as the rationale.
The Mercer Island School District Board unanimously directed the superintendent to pursue the district’s participation in a multi‑plaintiff legal action addressing social‑media platforms and their effects on children’s mental health.
Why it matters: The move follows national attention on the mental‑health impact of social media on young people. The board framed the decision as part of its duty to…
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