1. a) An involuntary layoff occurs when a member's employment is terminated as result of a reduction in force due to lack of funding, lack of work, an elimination of position, or a material reorganization.
2. b) Involuntary layoffs shall not include non-renewals of employment unrelated to reasons set forth in subsection (a) or dismissals for cause or other performance related reasons.
3. c) To receive service credit for an involuntary layoff, a member must be re-employed in a contractual teaching position under this System or the State Universities Retirement System for the creditable period of the layoff or one year, whichever is less.

(Source: Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 2440, effective January 27, 2000)