The state board shall be the agency responsible for the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program under the provisions of this act, and shall make all rules, regulations and standards necessary therefor, in accordance with Act No. 88 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being section 24.71 to 24.82 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and subject to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of 1952, as amended, being section 24.101 to 24.110 of the Compiled Laws of 1948. The board shall employ the professional and clerical staff it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act within the appropriations available for this purpose.