Any local education agency with the capacity to develop and implement a statewide system for the recruitment, preparation and support of fully credentialed teachers is encouraged to consider responding to the grant application. Applicants should note that there will be a competitive preference priority for applicants that are already operating similar recruitment programs that can be leveraged and/or applicants that plan to build a flexible (i.e., technology-based) system that will allow the structure to be adapted for future teacher workforce needs.  Note: updated to clarify indirect costs.