; (2) a description of the health and wellness needs of the student population served by the eligible entity; (3) a comprehensive plan for the use of grant funds to address persistent shortages described in the needs assessment under paragraph (1) , including a description of how such activities shall address the health and wellness needs described under paragraph (2) and how such funds will be used to ensure that the eligible entity will continue to employ and retain school nurses after the completion of the grant period; and (4) a description of how the eligible entity will prioritize recruiting individuals from the communities served by the eligible entity and from underrepresented populations in public health professions (as determined by the Secretary by regulation), and how the eligible entity will track progress in meeting any specified hiring goals. (c) Selection and priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that— (1) are a high-need local educational agency, or are a partnership between a State educational agency and a consortium of high-need local educational agencies