The legislature assents to federal aid under former 20 U.S.C. 401 - 602 on behalf of the state. The commissioner of education and early development may do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government to participate under former 20 U.S.C. 401 - 602 and under any Act supplementing the provisions of former 20 U.S.C. 401 - 602, subject to prior concurrence of the governor.