Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on Boston Public Schools social media litigation participation
Last activity May 7, 2026 (5 months ago)
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Introduced
May 4, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
The City Council ordered a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools' potential participation in nationwide social media litigation. The matter discusses youth mental health impacts, the role of social platforms, and possible resources recovered through litigation to support student services and mental health supports.
Affects Boston Public Schools students and families
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Education
About Education and Health & Human Services
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Official title
Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools' potential participation in nationwide social media litigation.
Timeline
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May 6, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Education.