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Board votes to sue social media companies over student harm
What happened
On Sept. 21, 2026 the board met in closed session about a social media class action lawsuit open to Wisconsin school districts. It then voted in open session to approve a resolution authorizing legal counsel to file suit against certain social media companies.
Why it matters to families
The district says social media products have harmed students' mental health. A lawsuit could bring legal costs and a possible payment, and it signals how the district views student well-being.
The evidence
The September 2026 minutes record a 5:15 pm special meeting. After a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g), the board passed a resolution authorizing the retention of legal counsel to file suit against certain social media companies because of significant harm to students' mental health. The minutes do not give costs or the companies named.
The source
September 2026 board meeting minutesSee the full record for Viroqua Area School District.
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