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Feb 21, 2026 8:01 PM

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Loses National PTA Partnership As Child Safety Lawsuits And Instagram Addiction Trial Intensify

The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is reportedly ending its funding relationship with Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTEA), citing growing legal and public scrutiny as the company faces high-profile child safety lawsuits.

In a February letter to members obtained by CNBC on Friday, PTA President Yvonne Johnson said the organization will not seek renewal funding from Meta in 2026.

The funding had supported "PTA Connected," a digital safety initiative designed to educate families about online tools and resources.

"There has been heightened public scrutiny and legal cases involving companies, including Meta, regarding ...