Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
| Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin | |
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since July 5, 2021 | |
| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | |
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| Seat | Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin |
| Appointer | Spring election (Nonpartisan) |
| Term length | Four years, no term limits |
| Constituting instrument | Wisconsin Constitution of 1848, Article X |
| Inaugural holder | Eleazer Root |
| Formation | January 1, 1849 |
| Salary | $127,047 |
| Website | Official page |
The superintendent of public instruction, sometimes referred to as the state superintendent of schools, is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the Wisconsin state government and head of the Department of Public Instruction. Twenty-eight individuals have held the office since statehood. The incumbent is Jill Underly.