Breathitt Co. Schools in Kentucky hit headlines as Meta settles a district suit tied to student data. District had faced tech-platform concerns.
Meta has settled with Breathitt County School District in Kentucky over claims that its platforms fuel addictive behavior harming students. Terms are undisclosed; the suit sought more than $60 million for a 15-year mental health program. Settlements with TikTok, Snap and YouTube precede this accord, while other bellwether trials are scheduled.