UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 31, 2008

Electro Rent Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

California	0-9061	95-2412961
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6060 Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA	91411-2501
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 787-2100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

q Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On July 31, 2008, Electro Rent Corporation announced the passing of senior board member, S. Lee Kling.A copy of the press release issued by Electro Rent on July 31, 2008 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated July 31, 2008.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Electro Rent Corporation
Date: July 31, 2008	By:	/s/ Craig R. Jones
		Craig R. Jones
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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