The State Treasurer is hereby created and appointed custodian of all funds coming to the State from the United States under the provisions of the act referred to in Section 59-53-1810 and shall be responsible on his bond for the correct and proper handling of such funds. All moneys appropriated by the State or paid into the State Treasury from the United States for the purpose set forth in Sections 59-53-1810 to 59-53- 1870 shall be paid out upon the order of the State Board of Education, duly countersigned and approved by the secretary of the Board, and itemized vouchers shall be filed with the Comptroller General as in the case of other funds.