Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988) was a landmark Supreme Court case concerning student journalism. The Court ruled that public high school administrators have the authority to regulate and censor student publications if deemed inconsistent with the school’s educational mission. The case arose when a principal removed articles from a school newspaper, arguing they were inappropriate. The ruling affirmed that while students have free speech rights, these can be limited in a school environment to maintain order and educational goals, emphasizing the balance between student expression and school authority.