For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following respective meanings:
(1) LOCAL SUBDIVISION. Any county or municipality in the State of Alabama.
(2) STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. Any institution of higher learning above the secondary school classification, whether under the control of a separate board of trustees or under the control of the State Board of Education.
(3) EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. Any educational building, educational center, or other structure designed for use by any state educational institution for any educational purpose.