Illinois Administrative Code
Title 80 - PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
Part 1650 - THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Subpart D - MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS
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.