1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Child sexual abuse victims are at greater risk of experiencing feelings of guilt and shame, suffering from low self-esteem, and developing substance abuse symptoms, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. (2) A 2004 study by the Department of Education indicated that 9.6 percent of students in secondary schools reported that they had been subjected to sexual misconduct by school personnel. (3) A 2014 report by the Government Accountability Office revealed that only 42 States had codes of conduct for school personnel of which only 22 dealt with appropriate relationships between personnel and students. (4) Such 2014 report by GAO also revealed that only 18 States mandated that school districts provide sexual abuse and misconduct awareness and prevention training. (5) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), which prohibits sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving federal funds, requires elementary and secondary schools to protect students from sexual abuse and misconduct. (6) Educators are dedicated and tireless individuals serving our communities and they make invaluable contributions to our country by preparing students for the future. They work to provide children with safe and secure environments in which to learn and these safe environments should be strengthened by including the resources and training necessary to help prevent the sexual abuse of students. (7) It is in the interest of the United States to protect students in elementary and secondary schools from sexual abuse and misconduct. 3. Sexual abuse awareness training (a) In general Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 8549D. Sexual abuse awareness training Each State receiving funds under this Act shall establish and