The Alexander City Schools Board of Education announced last week the school district will participate in a class-action lawsuit targeting social media companies.
Superintendent Dr. Beverly Price requested the board to approve joining other Alabama schools in a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
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