An Arkansas teacher was placed on administrative leave after authorities say she had sexual contact with a student.

Leona Nivens, 33, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday at her home in Prescott, according to a news release from Prescott Police Chief Joseph Beavers.

Her arrest came as a result of an investigation by Prescott police and Arkansas State Police’s Crimes Against Children Division into allegations that she had “improper sexual contact” with a 15-year-old high school student.

At the time of her arrest, Nivens was charged with second-degree sexual assault.

It’s unclear whether she still is in police custody.

Nivens will remain on administrative leave from Prescott School District pending the outcome of the investigation.

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