FL S1552

Defines "community service" as volunteer programs operated by regional workforce boards for private nonprofit or public entities, and "reemployment services" as job search assistance including referral, career guidance, and training referrals.

Allows otherwise eligible unemployed individuals to receive benefits while participating in community service programs administered by regional workforce boards during periods of elevated unemployment (when average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent for 8 consecutive weeks), effective after July 2, 2011.

Limits community service participation to a maximum of 20 hours per week and establishes that participants are deemed state employees for workers' compensation purposes, with any remuneration treated as a gratuity.

Exempts service performed as part of a community service program from unemployment compensation coverage.

Authorizes the Agency for Workforce Innovation to adopt rules necessary to administer the community service program provisions; conforms various cross-references throughout the statute due to renumbering of definitions.