The Rules and Regulations are the governing document for the California High School Speech Association. Each year, in September, the CHSSA Board of Directors votes on amendments to the rules and regulations in order to create a document that maintains the intent, and desires of the association. October first the final rules and regulations for the school year are released. No changes may be made to the by-laws past this point, and the document remains in effect for the duration of the school year.

Click Here to Download the Rules and Regulations for 2025-2026 (Updated 10.1.25)

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• Article I: Finances
• Article II: Elections/Meetings
• Article III: Duties
• Article IV: Committees
• Article V: Leagues
• Article VI: Hall of Fame
• Article VII: The State Tournament - Qualification and Eligibility
• Article VIII: The State Tournament - Events
• Article IX: The State Tournament - Individual Event Rules
• Article X: The State Tournament - Individual Events Tabulation
• Article XI: The State Tournament - Debate Rules
• Article XII: The State Tournament - Debate Tabulation
• Article XIII: The State Tournament - Congress Rules
• Article XIV: The State Tournament - Congress Tabulation
• Article XV: The State Tournament - Administration
• Article XVI: Grievance Procedure
• Article XVII: Initiative and Referendum Process
• Article XVIII: Amendments to Rules and Regulations
• Article XIX: Policy Against Harassment