(a) If an applicant is found not to satisfy section 547.55, the Department or its designee shall provide written notice to the applicant that identifies which criterion is not satisfied and why. The notice shall also afford the applicant a minimum of 10-working days to answer and/or correct the deficiency. If within that timeframe the applicant fails to answer or to establish that he or she satisfies section 547.55, the applicant shall not be eligible to participate in the LEAP examination and appointment process. In the event the applicant's name was mistakenly placed on a LEAP-referral list, his or her name shall be removed from the list. The Department or its designee shall promptly inform the applicant in writing of the negative finding and any actions taken related to the finding. The notification shall also inform the candidate of his or her appeal rights with the Board.

(b) An applicant's failure to satisfy eligibility criteria does not prevent the applicant from subsequently seeking to participate in LEAP or non-LEAP examinations.