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.
Structure New York Laws
Title 2 - School District Organization
Article 41 - District Meetings
2040 - District Meeting to Authorize Contract System.
2040-A - Contributions to School Districts Containing Migrant Labor Camps.
2041 - Trustees or Boards of Education May Contract to Receive Such Children.
2042 - Form and Validity of Contract.