LANSING - School is just around the corner.The hallways will soon be filled. And kids will be back in the classroom. Unfortunately, that means so is bullying.

Michigan State Trooper Marco Jones says every day 160,000 students stay home from school due to the fear of being bullied.

“Basically anytime a child feels harassed, molested, scared, or isolated, those can be what the definition of bullying is," says Jones.

If you suspect your child is a victim of bullying, Trooper Jones says there are few signs to look for:

- Signs of depression
- Reluctance to go to school
- Smaller circle of friends
- Drug Use

"If you suspect your child is being bullied we recommend that you try with the school administration first," says Jones.

Besides making a report to a child’s school, parents can also make an anonymous report to the OK2SAY Program.

The office of Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Deputy Press Secretary Megan Hawthorne explains why.

“OK2SAY.com is the website for the program, it has all sorts of information and resources for parents on just how to deal with bullying with their kids, and how to talk to them about it ," says Hawthorne.

" It has how you can submit a tip online, there’s also a phone number that you can submit tips to and there’s a mobile app for Google and ITunes that kids and parents can download.”

“Law Enforcement is heavily involved including the Michigan State Police with the OK2SAY Program; it’s a wonderful program", says Jones.