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Cabell County Schools seeks state approval to expand high school speech-forensics credit

Cabell County Board of Education · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The Cabell County Board of Education voted to move forward with proposed course standards to create Forensics 2, 3 and 4 so high school students can earn additional credit for sustained participation in speech and debate. District staff said the change requires West Virginia Department of Education approval and will not require new teachers.

The Cabell County Board of Education on Nov. 4 voted to submit proposed course standards to the West Virginia Department of Education to create Forensics 2, 3 and 4, allowing students who participate in speech and debate across multiple years to earn more than the single credit currently transcripted for Forensics 1.

The proposal, presented by a district staff member identified as Mr. Mann, would establish additional course…

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