Which statement best describes the importance of the us Supreme Court decision of brown vs board of education in 1954? A. Made segregation legal b. Eliminated the legal basis of racial segregation c. Permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials d. Ordered school in all states to spend equal amount of money
B. Eliminated the legal basis of racial segregation
The Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, thus eliminating the legal basis for segregation in education. This decision was a landmark ruling that paved the way for desegregation and equal education opportunities for all students regardless of race.