"We are incredibly grateful for this generous support," said Mindy Elkan, Director of MDE School. "This funding allows us to open our doors to more neurodiverse students whose families might not otherwise have the ability to afford specialized education. It's an investment that changes lives, and we deeply appreciate GBC and Georgia SSO for making it possible."

GBC chose MDE School as its designated beneficiary through the Georgia Education Expense Credit Program, which encourages businesses and individuals to support private school scholarships by offering a state tax credit for their contributions. 

"At GBC, we believe strong communities are built when businesses invest in children and education," said Roya Sobhani, Retail Market Leader, SVP at GBC Bank. "We are proud to support MDE School and their commitment to providing high-quality special education for studentswho need it most."

Georgia SSO, the nonprofit administrator of the scholarship program, facilitates contributions from individuals and corporate partners, turning tax credits into tuition assistance for students across Georgia.

"Every dollar contributed through this program helps expand educational access," said David Neyer, President and CEO of Georgia SSO, Inc. "We are thrilled to partner with GBC and support MDE School as they continue making a profound impact on families and the community."

For more information about MDE School or to learn how to support its scholarship program, please contact the MDE School main office at 770-971-4633 or visit mdeschool.org.