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Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
December 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C5 - Social Media Class Action Litigation
Description

Seeking to hold social media companies accountable for actions contributing to the mental health crisis of students.

Gap Analysis
Previous Outcomes
Expected Outcomes

A settlement or judgment that would result in hiring additional mental health personnel; fund the development of additional mental health resources to address the mental, emotional, and social health issues.

Strategic Plan Goal

School Board litigation aims to achieve meaningful recoveries for Clay County School District as the plaintiff, as well as to change how social media companies operate, in order to safeguard children and adolescents, who are their most vulnerable consumers.

Recommendation

The School Board Attorney and Legal Department recommend board approval for joining Social Media Class Action Litigation as plaintiff.

Contact
Jeremiah Blocker, Esq., School Board Attorney, jeremiah.blocker@myoneclay.net
John Steinmetz, Esq., School Board Attorney, john.steinmetz@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
Undetermined
Review Comments
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