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) by adding that the local boards of education for the Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Rockingham County Schools, Stokes County Schools, and Surry County Schools may align the opening date of schools in the local school administrative unit with the calendar of a community college serving the city or county in which the unit is located.