Kansas at a glance
| Governing body | Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | K.S.A. 72-7119 (School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act; formerly 72-135) |
Does Kansas require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Kansas State High School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the KSHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
KSHSAA approved girls flag football in April 2026, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. The teams listed here come from 2025-26 league play under the Kansas City Chiefs program.
What this means for Kansas leagues
- No statewide rule applies, so your league decides. If you require headgear, name a minimum rating, such as Virginia Tech 4 or 5 stars, and put it in your rulebook.
- Follow Kansas' youth concussion law: K.S.A. 72-7119 (School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act; formerly 72-135). Read the official text for who it covers and what it requires.
- Build your protocol from the youth flag football concussion protocol guide, and train coaches with CDC HEADS UP.
What this means for Kansas parents
- Ask your league or school whether it requires headgear. If you buy it anyway, compare models in the Virginia Tech headgear ratings.
- No headgear prevents concussions. Learn what to do from the CDC HEADS UP page on responding to a concussion, and talk to your child's doctor about any head injury.
- See girls high school flag football teams in Kansas, or find a flag football league in Kansas.
Sources
- Kansas State High School Activities Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- K.S.A. 72-7119 (School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act; formerly 72-135).
- CDC HEADS UP.