National PTA Ends Meta Partnership During Child Safety Lawsuits
The National PTA Meta split marks a major shift in digital safety efforts. The National Parent Teacher Association confirmed it will not renew funding ties with Meta. Leaders made the decision as child safety lawsuits move forward. Yvonne Johnson, the group’s president, shared the update in a letter to members. She said the nonprofit will not seek renewal funding for its PTA Connected program in 2026. That program teaches families and educators about online safety tools.
Legal Pressure Grows Around Meta
However, Meta faces growing legal pressure in California and New Mexico. Plaintiffs claim the company misled the public about app safety. Some lawsuits focus on design features that may affect young users’ mental health. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently testified in a Los Angeles courtroom. A plaintiff alleged she developed unhealthy app habits due to certain platform features. Meanwhile, New Mexico officials argue Meta failed to protect minors from online risks.
The company denies all claims.
In addition, advocacy group Parents for Safe Online Spaces praised the PTA’s decision. Members said the organization chose to put families first. They also urged the PTA to review other tech partnerships.
The split follows a report from the Tech Transparency Project. The report questioned past funding ties between the education nonprofit and the tech giant. As a result, public debate around child well-being and tech accountability continues to grow. Meta declined to comment. The PTA has not shared financial details about the partnership.
