Oklahoma Lawmakers Advance Literacy Requirement for Teen Drivers

The state ranks 48th among the 50 states in 8th-grade reading, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Oklahoma has one of the poorest literacy rates among American states. — Oklahoma has one of the poorest literacy rates among American states. World Population Review via X

BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Published: Feb 19, 2026, 12:33 PM ET
Updated:Feb 20, 2026, 07:28 AM ET