State aid shall not be granted unless the professional personnel employed in special educational programs have been specially trained for work in the programs and the amount of such training shall be in accordance with regulations promulgated by the state board of education. In approving special education programs for state aid, the department of elementary and secondary education shall determine that the quality of programming, the supportive staff and services, facilities, supplies and transportation are at least equal to that provided normal children attending school in the district. Supporting auxiliary personnel to assist teachers of handicapped and severely handicapped children may be employed in accordance with standards established by the state board of education.