The Cumberland Valley School District suddenly canceled the event, citing concerns that the actor's LGBTQ+ advocacy would be too political for students. Board member Bud Shaffner, who introduced the resolution to cancel the event, justified the decision at the time by citing Pancholy's 'lifestyle.'
The board eventually voted 5-4 to re-allow Pancholy to speak, and Shaffner apologized for his 'lifestyle' comment, claiming that he simply intended to reference the author's political activism and not his sexuality.
"When I visit schools, my 'activism' is to let all young people know that they're seen. To let them know that they matter," he said.
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