All or a portion of the cost of furnishing warranted traffic control personnel whose function is to assist students in crossing streets and highways and avoiding traffic hazards may be charged against money apportioned to cities, cities and counties, or counties from the Highway Users Tax Account in the Transportation Tax Fund. The amount charged shall not exceed the portion of money derived from the tax under the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund. The department may assist local agencies in establishing warrants for crossing guard protection.