![The seven schools will reserve up to 60% of its seats for English learners, as well for kids who are in the welfare system or have incarcerated parents.](http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2441552.1448038745!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_970/school21n-2-web.jpg?enlarged)
Seven Brooklyn and Manhattan public elementary schools will set admissions quotas to enroll a more diverse mix of students starting in September, city schools boss Carmen Fariña said Friday.
Under the ground-breaking plan, which could have far-reaching implications for a school system tarnished by segregated classrooms. The schools involved will reserve up to 60% of seats for English learners, students in the child-welfare system or kids with incarcerated parents.
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