Charlotte Wilson, the retiring director of the Girls State session at Harding University in Searcy, has defended the program’s handling of the illness outbreak that occurred during the event. However, a delegate attending the session criticized the organizers for their disregard for health and safety practices. The incident has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the effectiveness of health and safety protocols at large-scale events. Despite the closure of the Girls State session, there is ongoing debate about how to manage these issues moving forward. It is crucial to consider all perspectives involved in order to improve protocols and prevent similar incidents from occurring in future events.
