The governing body of any school district may cooperate with the state board in the establishment and maintenance of schools, departments, or classes giving instruction in career and technical education as approved by the state board and may use any moneys raised by public taxation for such purposes in the same manner as the moneys for other school purposes    are used for the maintenance and support of public schools. When any school, department, or class giving instruction in career and technical education has been approved by the state board, it may be entitled to share in any federal and state funds available for career and technical education.