Banning phones across Texas schools may seem like a step toward minimizing distractions, but it overlooks deeper issues affecting students every day. Instead of cracking down on devices, districts should prioritize the quality of the meals they're serving—because students deserve food that fuels learning, not just fills a tray. At the same time, vaping continues to be a serious, visible problem in schools, and yet that's not being addressed with nearly the same urgency. Perhaps most troubling, the crisis hotline—a vital lifeline for students struggling with mental health—is useless if phones are taken away during the day. How are we supposed to reach out for help in a moment of need if we’re cut off from the very tools meant to keep us safe? Policies like this don’t just miss the mark—they risk doing more harm than good.