N.Y. Education Law § 2042: Form and validity of contract

§ 2042. Form and validity of contract. Every contract for the

education of school children shall be in writing and in the form

prescribed by the commissioner of education, and before such contract is

executed the same shall be submitted for approval to the superintendent

of schools having jurisdiction over said district and such contract

shall not become effective until approved by such superintendent. Such

contract shall not be valid or binding upon either party thereto until a

copy thereof is filed with the commissioner of education and approved by

him.