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WKYT Investigates: Breathitt County schools to receive $27 million settlement from social media companies

Breathitt County Schools will receive a $27 million settlement from four social media companies.
The district sued Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube in 2023 over addictive technologies and student mental health.
Meta will pay the largest share, about $9 million, as part of the settlement.
The case was viewed as a bellwether in about 1,300 similar lawsuits against schools.
The settlement could influence other states pursuing civil penalties against Meta.
The district plans to use the funds for student mental health and wellbeing programs.
The settlement was agreed to instead of proceeding to a trial set for June 12.
Breathitt County Schools will provide more information during its annual budget process.
The funds will address issues related to student mental health and wellbeing.
The settlement involves four social media companies: Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube.

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