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 specified local boards of education with additional flexibility in adopting their school calendars. Requires a student to be given an excused absence and the opportunity to make up tests or missed work for days on which a student is absent from school before September 1 due to a family vacation.

Applies only to Caswell County Schools, Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Rockingham County Schools, Surry County Schools, and Stokes County Schools. Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.