Includes several whereas clauses.

Under current law, GS 115C-84.2(d) sets the parameters within which local boards of education must determine the opening and closing dates of public schools under subdivision (a)(1) of this statute. Amends GS 115C-84.2(d) to provide additional flexibility to the local board of education for Union County Schools in adopting their school calendar, providing that the opening date for students be set no earlier than the second Tuesday in August (currently, the Monday closest to August 26) and the closing date be set no later than the second Tuesday in June (currently, the Friday closest to June 11). Removes language allowing for the State Board of Education to waive the scheduling requirements upon a showing of good cause by the local board of education.

Amends GS 115C-174.12(a)(4) to allow the local board of education for Union County Schools to administer assessments prior to the conclusion of the fall semester if the local board has implemented a school calendar concluding the fall semester prior to December 31.

Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.