Student Government Unveils Fall 2026 Policies

UF Student Government's annual State of the Campus Address outlined medical amnesty, a new concessions discount and organization funding rules.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in College Life

Vector-style editorial illustration of a single open wooden doorway in a cream wall, warm light spilling onto the floor, oak leaves beyond, in coral, mustard, and teal. — Florida's UF Student Government unveiled its Fall 2026 agenda Tuesday night, including medical amnesty and a 15% concessions discount for students at football games. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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UF Student Government held its annual State of the Campus Address on Tuesday night in the University Auditorium, drawing around 200 students. The address covered the Fall 2026 medical amnesty policy and other initiatives affecting campus life.

Why it matters

The medical amnesty policy aims to make students less hesitant to call for help during medical emergencies. The new funding appeal process is intended to increase accountability and give student organizations a chance to explain their circumstances.

Student organizations that spend less than 75% of SG-allocated funding face event cancellations and scheduling restrictions. A proposed amendment would allow those clubs an appeal process.

The players

Cole Bennett

Bennett heads the External Affairs agency of UF Student Government, which oversees student advocacy efforts across the university.

UF Student Government

The University of Florida's student governing body, which funds student organizations and sets campus policies such as medical amnesty and parking-ticket programs.

The details

Student Government executives and the Senate president each covered SG initiatives during the address. Announced measures include a 15% student discount on concessions at football games, the Accessibility Task Force to improve resources for students with disabilities, and the first Student Organization Leaders Summit held Sept. 28 with the Office of Student Engagement and the Office of Business Services.

Sept. 28: First Student Organization Leaders Summit held.
Oct. 21: Student Senate passed the parking-ticket community service bill.
Fall 2026: Medical amnesty policy takes effect.
Jan. 1, 2027: Parking-ticket community service bill takes effect.

Campus Trend

UF's Fall 2026 medical amnesty policy extends the campus medical amnesty model that many universities have adopted to reduce hesitation in calling for emergency help. It applies the protection beyond individual students to student organizations, staff and administration.

Students who attend football games can get a 15% discount on concessions. Student organizations that spend less than 75% of their allocated funds should review the upcoming appeal process before facing event cancellations.

The takeaway

Students who call for help during a medical emergency can now do so with less fear of disciplinary action under the Fall 2026 policy. Student organizations should track their SG-allocated spending against the 75% threshold to avoid restrictions.

What happens next

The Student Senate's parking-ticket community service bill takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the treasurer's office plans to launch an Instagram account for funding announcements.