Louisiana at a glance
| Governing body | Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Louisiana Youth Concussion Act, La. R.S. 40:1089.1 to 1089.5 |
Does Louisiana require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the LHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The LHSAA runs girls flag football as a non-sanctioned pilot program, with 2027 the second year of a two-year probation period.
What this means for Louisiana 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 Louisiana's youth concussion law: Louisiana Youth Concussion Act, La. R.S. 40:1089.1 to 1089.5. 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 Louisiana 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.
- Ready to play? find a flag football league in Louisiana.
Sources
- Louisiana High School Athletic Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- Louisiana Youth Concussion Act, La. R.S. 40:1089.1 to 1089.5.
- CDC HEADS UP.