Kids can get a license at 14 if they can prove a hardship
such as having to get to work or needing to transport a disabled parent. It’s called a hardship license. They used to be popular and easy to get back in the day but I don’t think so many are getting them these days.
I don't think that was even taken into consideration when the article was written..........
Tried to get a hardship license for one of my children a couple of years ago and was asked by the DMV answering the phone, What kind of parent was I to do such a thing?
It is on the books but it is unavailable in our state.