In a letter filed in court, Thorn apologised for "rashly and angrily" over-reacting after reading a news story about the judge's ruling.
Thorn claimed that dismissing the challenge meant the law was "basically giving a green light for [LGBTQ+ students] to be thought of as second-class citizens and bullied."
Florida's Don't Say Gay law has been criticized by LGBTQ+ and civil rights groups for its effect on freedom of speech, leaving teachers cautious.
The legislation prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity for students up to grade three, limiting discussions in higher grades.
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