A Monmouth Regional High School teacher from Jackson is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to Monmouth County Prosecutors. 

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Nicholas DePue, 29, surrendered to authorities Wednesday to face charges that he engaged in "sexual conduct" with one of his students, authorities said.

DePue is charged with second degree counts of sexual assault and child endangerment, announced Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni in a news release.

DePue is free on bail after posting $100,000 bond. He has been ordered not to have any contact with the victim, according to authorities.

DePue could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of sexual assault.

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