Parents File Lawsuit Against School District Over Technology Opt-Out Policy

Seven parents in a Philadelphia suburb have initiated a federal lawsuit against the Lower Merion School District. They challenge a new technology policy, adopted August 17, 2026, that limits internet device use in elementary school but assigns laptops or iPads from fifth grade, without an opt-out option. The parents argue the policy infringes on their rights regarding their children's education and exposes them to online risks.