English: As the DepEd implements learning recovery programs, including Catch-Up Fridays, Gatchalian is also pushing for the passage of the ARAL Program Act (Senate Bill No. 1604). The proposed measure seeks to institute a nationwide learning recovery program to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to boost learners' literacy and numeracy.
Filipino: Maliban sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa para sa learning recovery, kabilang ang Catch-Up Fridays, isinusulong din ni Gatchalian ang pagsasabatas ng ARAL Program Act (Senate Bill No. 1604). Layon ng naturang panukala ang pagkakaroon ng pambansang programa sa learning recovery na tutugunan ang pinsalang dulot ng pandemya ng COVID-19 at upang patatagin ang numeracy at literacy ng mga mag-aaral.