Read this paragraph from Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier.
The school officials in this case did not deviate from their policy that the newspaper’s production was to be part of the educational curriculum … under the journalism teacher’s control as to almost every aspect of publication. The officials did not evince any intent to open the paper’s pages to indiscriminate use by its student reporters and editors, or by the student body generally. Accordingly, school officials were entitled to regulate the paper’s contents in any reasonable manner.
Which sentence most accurately describes the premise of the argument stated in the paragraph?
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A. Because the school newspaper is not a major news publication, students have the right to control which topics are published in the newspaper.
B. Because school officials are accountable for protecting students and their education, they have full control over the newspaper’s publication.
C. Because school officials are operating under public-school laws, they have to support the rights of all students that attend their school.
D. Because the school newspaper is a forum for public expression, school officials have limited control over the newspaper’s content.
