Michael T. Barrett, Esq.

Michael Barrett, Esq. joined the staff of the Conference in 2020. Mike serves as a professional resource person in education matters and coordinates, monitors and advocates issues relating to governmental programs affecting Florida Catholic schools, their administrators, faculty and pupils. He represents Catholic education at the state level in Florida and in coordination with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at the federal level. He represents the Conference with the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS) and maintains relationships with various school-choice organizations and special needs groups. Mike also provides legal counsel to the Conference.