In Cochran v. Louisiana State Board of Education, what was the Supreme Court's decision regarding free textbooks?

In the case of Cochran v. Louisiana State Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that providing free textbooks to students in parochial schools was constitutional, as it was considered a benefit to all school children. The Court focused on the idea that the educational resources provided through state funding were not intended to promote religion but rather to ensure that all students had access to necessary educational materials. This decision reinforced the notion that state support in education, such as free textbooks, could be given in a manner that does not infringe upon the principle of separation of church and state, so long as the intent was to provide general educational support available to all students regardless of their school's affiliation. This ruling is significant in establishing precedents related to state aid in education, balancing the rights of individuals in both public and private institutions while avoiding endorsement of religious institutions.