Schools Sue Social Media Giants | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

Columbus City Schools is taking a bold stand, filing into federal court to join a sweeping lawsuit against major social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—claiming their addictive designs are harming students’ mental health and draining school budgets. With unanimous board backing, the district cites skyrocketing costs for counseling, staff training, and behavioral support tied directly to teen screen time. Beyond financial damages, they’re demanding real design changes: safer features, age-appropriate limits, and accountability from platforms built to hook young users. As…