If an applicant submits false statements regarding licensure, what may occur?

When an applicant submits false statements regarding their licensure, the board has the authority to refuse to issue the license. This is grounded in the principle of maintaining the integrity of the licensing process, which relies on truthful representations from applicants. Falsifying information undermines the trust placed in the licensure system and can have serious implications for public safety and professional standards. Therefore, the board's decision to deny licensure is a necessary action to uphold these standards.

While notifying the applicant's degree program could be a potential action, it is not a guaranteed step that occurs when false statements are discovered. The primary and immediate consequence for presenting false information is the refusal of the license application itself, emphasizing the seriousness with which licensing boards treat accuracy and honesty in the application process.