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Oldham County school board sues social media companies
Original: Oldham County Board of Education files lawsuit against social media companies
The Oldham County Board of Education in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against major social media companies. The suit follows a broader wave of legal action by US school districts alleging that social media platforms harm students' mental health and disrupt learning, with districts seeking damages to cover the costs of supporting affected pupils. Details of the specific companies and claims have not yet been released.
Why now: It is part of a growing national trend of school districts suing social media firms over student mental health harms.
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