As used in Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 75-4370 through 75-4376, and amendments thereto, except as otherwise specifically provided in such statutes:

(a) “Institution” means the Kansas industries for the blind of the Kansas department for children and families;

(b) “laid off” means: (1) In the case of a state officer or employee in the classified service under the Kansas civil service act, being laid off under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-2948, and amendments thereto; and (2) in the case of a state officer or employee in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act, being terminated from employment with the state agency by the appointing authority, except that “laid off” shall not include any separation from employment pursuant to a budget reduction or expenditure authority reduction and a reduction of F.T.E. positions under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-6801, and amendments thereto.