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 the local board of education for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with additional flexibility in adopting its school calendar and allows all first semester exams to be given before winter break, no matter the opening date for students.

Applies only to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.