The La Crosse School Board has put off a decision on whether the district should take part in a national lawsuit aimed at social media companies.
Board members discussed the idea at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, and said they want additional information before committing the district to the case.
District officials say the issue goes back years. Over the past 15 years, the district has added staff and built programs meant to support student mental health, including work tied to cellphone and social media use.
Officials estimate the district could recover about $40,000 if it joins. Any money recovered would go toward keeping and expanding the mental health support services already in place for students.
A final decision is expected at a board meeting in November.
