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 boards of education for the Avery County Schools, McDowell County Schools, and Mitchell County Schools with additional flexibility in adopting its school calendar. Limits application of this provision to the Avery County Schools, McDowell County Schools, and Mitchell County Schools. 

Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.