As the new school year begins, some Duval County families say they’re struggling to afford school uniforms, and local advocates warn that the need is keeping students out of class.

Duval County Public Schools said any questions about school uniforms should be directed to school administrators, as frustration mounts for Westside High parents.

With the concern over the uniform situation at Westside High, News4JAX looked into the company that provides the uniforms for the school, RC Uniforms.

Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.

There is a proposal on the table to close nearly 30 Duval County Public Schools, part of a wide-ranging effort to save money amid falling enrollment and rising costs.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Westside High took command of District 3-5A Friday night with a 38-20 victory over visiting Bishop Kenny. "We always had talent on the Westside, just a matter of structure and focus, and believing in ourselves," head coach Rodney DuBose said. DuBose's son, junior quarterback Amari DuBose, rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another to help lead Westside to the key district win over the Crusaders (4-1, 3-1). DuBose opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 1-yard keeper, then threw a 78-yard touchdown to junior Darius Hall in the second quarter to give Westside a 12-7 lead. Bishop Kenny took a brief lead in the second quarter after recovering a fumble.