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Canfield board authorizes participation in social-media and video-game litigation
Summary
The Canfield Local Board approved Resolution No. 46-2026 authorizing the district to join litigation alleging social-media and video-game design features harm students; superintendent said there is no cost to join and potential recoveries would fund counseling and anti-bullying resources.
The Canfield Local Board of Education voted Oct. 8 to authorize participation in litigation targeting social-media and video-game companies over alleged harms to students.
Superintendent presented Resolution No. 46-2026 and summarized the district’s rationale: board members said the litigation seeks monetary damages tied to platform design and algorithms, and any recovery would be used for counseling, resilience programs and anti-bullying resources.…
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