The Kansas State High School Activities Association is scheduled to vote on April 23 to determine whether girls' high school flag football will receive official sanctioning in the state.

The Kansas City Chiefs have launched a petition campaign supporting the initiative, using the slogan "Let her play" to advocate for the sport's inclusion in high school athletics programs.

Flag football has gained popularity as a non-contact alternative to traditional tackle football, particularly among female athletes. The sport requires similar skills to tackle football but eliminates physical contact by using flags attached to players' belts that defenders must remove to stop plays.

If approved, Kansas would join a growing number of states that have officially recognized girls' flag football as a high school sport. The sanctioning would provide structure, regulations, and oversight for competition at the prep level.

The vote represents part of broader efforts to expand athletic opportunities for female students and capitalize on increasing interest in flag football across various age groups and skill levels.