New York Laws
Part 2 - Contract System
2042 - Form and Validity of Contract.

ยง 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.