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Board authorizes legal counsel to sue social media companies over student mental health
What happened
On October 26 the board approved a resolution to hire legal counsel to represent it in litigation against certain social media companies. The resolution says their products harmed student mental health and left districts without enough funding to respond.
Why it matters to families
The district is joining a legal action that could bring costs or money and signals its view that social media affects students.
The evidence
October 26, 2026 minutes include the resolution's purpose and the passing vote. The outcome of any suit is not in the documents.
The source
October 26, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Medford Area Public School District.
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