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Gary Community Schools board votes to join multi-district lawsuit against social media companies
Summary
The Gary Community School Corporation board unanimously approved a resolution to join a multi-district lawsuit alleging harms from social media to students; presenters said there is no cost to the district and any settlement funds would be directed to student supports.
The Gary Community School Corporation Board of Trustees voted unanimously to join a multi-district litigation effort against social media companies, approving a resolution presented by Chelsea Willington, chief of public and community relations.
Willington told the board the litigation was created by several school districts in Indiana and that Gary has been invited to participate alongside other districts. She said there is no upfront cost to the district to join and that any settlement money would be used to support students affected by bullying,…
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