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 Camden County Schools, Currituck County Schools, Edenton-Chowan Schools, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, Perquimans County Schools, and Tyrrell County Schools with additional flexibility in adopting their school calendars.

Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.