TikTok Trend Costs Gwinnett County Students $200 Per Chromebook

Gwinnett County Schools are grappling with a new challenge: a TikTok trend that encourages students to damage their school-issued Chromebooks. Thirty-one students have already fallen victim to this trend, resulting in significant costs for their families. "School officials say those students will have to pay $200 to replace each damaged device," reports Brooke Zauner of FOX 5 News. The trend, although not widespread considering the district's 182,000 students, highlights the potential for irresponsible online challenges to cause real-world consequences. The financial burden on families underscores the need for increased awareness and responsible digital citizenship education. The district is working to address the issue and prevent further incidents.