Includes whereas clauses.

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 authorize local boards of education to align the calendar of schools in the local school administrative unit with the calendar of a local community college with which the local school administrative unit is collaborating. Applies beginning with the 2019-20 school year.