JUNCTION CITY, Ore. -- Tamra Tucker says her 14-year-old son Caleb was bullied so much, she pulled him out of school.

Relief for students like Caleb might be one signature away.

On Wednesday, the Oregon Senate approved a bill that would create a more strict and uniform bully policy for Oregon schools. The bill now goes to Gov. Ted Kulongoski for his signature.

The bill changes the definition of bullying to include interfering with the psychological well-being of a student.

The bill also requires districts to report all cases to the state once a year.    
Local school districts are already preparing for the new law.

"The only real significant changes I think will be the reporting to (Oregon Department of Education) and adding that piece in about how we report, what we report," said Remie Calalang, the multi-cultural equity coordinator for the Bethel School District.

Calalang thinks the law will make a difference. Bethel implemented stricter policies in 2007 and has seen a drop in bullying since then.

Eugene schools spokesperson Kerry Delf said the district already has a strict policy and does not need to change anything.

Junction City School District spokesperson Jill Case sent this response:

"We will need to designate an administrator to serve as the anti-bullying officer, follow current bullying/harrassment and applicable policies and procedures, adjust complaint procedures, if needed, for compliance, and continue to provide at every level a caring, safe and secure environment for all students," she wrote.

Parents like Tucker are ready for the new policy, too.
    
"That's exactly what we're looking for in this," Tucker said.

But the law, she said, may not be enough to keep Caleb in school.

Once the governor signs the bill, the law takes effect in July.