Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Updated: September 13, 2026 4:00 AM CT | Published: September 13, 2026 4:00 AM CT
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“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Tennessee Rep. Gary Hicks, who sponsored the legislation to launch the Children’s Digital Protection Fund.

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Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Tennessee. She joined Chalkbeat from The Tennessean, where she covered state politics and government policy. Melissa is an Alabama native who grew up on military bases in Japan and England before graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism.


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