Companies listed in the lawsuit include Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Google, according to federal district court records. The School Board approved participation and adopted a contingency fee agreement with three law firms associated with the lawsuit during the meeting.

Abilene ISD officials have decided to join over 200 districts nationwide in a lawsuit against media companies, contending they have negatively affected the youth mental health crisis. The AISD School Board met Thursday to recognize student and staff achievements,

Abilene ISD joined 200 other school districts in a lawsuit against social media giants such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. They allege that the effects of social media in the classroom are detrimental.