State legislatures across the nation are requiring public school districts to implement strict policies prohibiting student mobile device use during instructional time. Common-sense leadership recognizes that constant digital distractions undermine classroom discipline, mental focus, and peer social development. Enforcing clear, bell-to-bell phone restrictions costs taxpayers virtually nothing while producing immediate gains in student attentiveness and teacher authority. Furthermore, clear protocols ensure phone policies do not interfere with district emergency response plans. Establishing structured environments allows teachers to focus on instruction and students to focus on mastery.