Officials with Hattiesburg Public Schools accepted a $79,000 settlement from Schools Against Vaping following a class action lawsuit against JUUL and Atria earlier this year.
According to officials, the companies were found to have targeted school-age children with their e-cigarettes and vaping marketing strategies.
Officials said the Hattiesburg Public School District plans to use the settlement funds to support initiatives aimed at preventing nicotine use among students and raising awareness about the dangers of vaping.
Moving forward, the district plans to collaborate with local health organizations to create lasting solutions that combat youth nicotine and vaping addiction.
