Section 1650.341  Service Credit for Involuntary Layoffs

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.

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.

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)