Mississippi at a glance
| Governing body | Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Mississippi Youth Concussion Law, Miss. Code § 37-24-1 et seq. (HB 48, 2014) |
Does Mississippi require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Mississippi High School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the MHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The MHSAA sanctioned girls flag football in January 2025, and the first state championship was played in May 2025.
What this means for Mississippi 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 Mississippi's youth concussion law: Mississippi Youth Concussion Law, Miss. Code § 37-24-1 et seq. (HB 48, 2014). 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, or find a flag football league in Mississippi.
Sources
- Mississippi 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.
- Mississippi Youth Concussion Law, Miss. Code § 37-24-1 et seq. (HB 48, 2014).
- CDC HEADS UP.